The development of Chinese astrology dates back to at least the Zhou Dynasty ( 1122 BC – 256 BC). Some sources claim it began as far back as 2150 BC. The ancient Chinese astrologers began by using the position of planets, moon, and stars to accurately predict the change of seasons, and flow of the tides. These predictions were vital to the success of farming at the time, as they were used...

The history of astrology is actually quite interesting. Astrology has been a major part of many cultures going back to prehistoric times. Some of the histories of astrology are masked in controversy and mystery because astrology was used before tools were developed to see planets that cannot be seen without the naked eye. Astrology made its first appearance in pre-historic times. Maps of the...